The serving Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, and the Vice Chancellor of Caleb University, Prof Olalekan Asikhia, have said the country’s leadership and development challenges can only be addressed through deliberate investment in human capital and the development of young people.
The duo made the assertion at the official presentation of two books by Dr Ayokunnu Olowoporoku, titled ‘See it, Say it, Do it’ A Three-Step Guide to Achieving Success and ‘Lifewire Philosophies for Daily Living’, held at the Muson Centre, Lagos, on Thursday.
They stressed that the country’s future depended more on the quality of minds nurtured and developed than on physical infrastructure, urging youths to embrace personal development, leadership and continuous learning.
Speaking at the event, Asikhia said Nigerian youths must move away from the “get-rich-quick mentality” and focus on building character, competence and creativity.
According to him, the books provide practical principles for moral conduct, purposeful living and sustainable success.
“The presentation of the books today is timely as it presents principles that govern moral conduct and meaningful life.”
“The books argue that success is not accidental or reserve for a lucky few but for people who are committed with intentional habits and leadership insights,” he said.
Also speaking, Bakare urged young Nigerians to embrace self-leadership and continuous learning to remain relevant and contribute meaningfully to national development.
He noted that the books challenge readers to move beyond ideas and take action towards personal and national transformation.
“The book will position us to think through on how to make Nigeria great. Our product excels significantly across the continents. Despite all these, our nation has refused to develop her best mind.
“Human capital remain inadequately harness and that is why we have leadership deficit. The books not only centre on knowledge and leadership but on execution. Everyone should be aware of what it means to contribute their quota to national development,” Bakare said.
He also commended the author for his contributions to literacy and human development.
In his remarks, Olowoporoku said both books were inspired by a desire to drive human transformation and encourage individuals to turn ideas into action for the betterment of society.
“These two books were born from deep reflection, lived experience, years of observation, and an enduring passion for human transformation,” he said.
Speaking on Lifewire: Philosophies for Daily Living, the author described it as “a collection of profound reflections and life philosophies designed to challenge conventional thinking, encourage self-awareness, and inspire wisdom-driven living.”
On SEE it, SAY it, DO it, he explained that the book was inspired by the gap between intention and execution that he had observed among many people.
“The book emerged from a different but complementary inspiration. Over the years, I have encountered countless individuals with dreams, visions, and ambitions, yet many remain trapped between intention and execution.
“This book simplifies achievement into a powerful three-step philosophy: vision, declaration, and action. Success begins when people can first SEE possibility, confidently SAY what they believe, and courageously DO what is necessary to transform aspiration into reality,” he said.